Efforts to create local “right-to-work” zones would have negative impacts on workers and the economy in Illinois. The preponderance of evidence finds that worker incomes are lower in economies with right-to-work laws and that employment effects are minimal at best. For instance, average worker wages are $2.90 per hour (13 percent) higher in Illinois than …

“…it is my opinion that all counties, municipalities, and school districts must comply with the provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act when seeking bids and awarding contracts for public work projects.” 15-002 PWA